Q & A
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‘MEC can’t work alone’
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Chifundo Kachale recently delivered a public lecture on democracy, law reform and preparation for the…
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We need consistent focus—Oxfam chief
On February 9 2024, President Lazarus Chakwera delivered his fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona) in Parliament. The statement…
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‘Refugees are tired of handouts’
Eight months have elapsed since the Malawi Government enforced the refugee relocation to Dzaleka Camp, currently home to over 52…
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‘DPP will go solo’
The opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is set to hold its elective convention in July in readiness for the 2025…
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Parliament’s role in fighting corruption
Since 2022, Members of Parliament have been commemorating its Anti-Corruption Day. Politicians who form the Parliament are often perceived as…
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People still suffer devaluation effect
Over a month after the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) devalued the kwacha against the dollar by 44 percent. Our…
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‘Chitu-leku’ slackening fight against graft
Malawi continues to slacken in the fight against corruption with the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International rating…
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Take to act tough—Mills
Renowned author Greg Mills established the Brenthurst Foundation in South Africa to strengthen African economics. Recently, he launched his new…
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Correctional Service Law in limbo
The Centre for Human Rights Education, Advice and Assistance (Chreaa) is petitioning hard for the government to swiftly table the…
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We did not leave you alone—HRDC
Recently, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) woke up from its slumber and called for an early election should government…
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Lawmakers blast lax govt officials
Recently, Mark Botomani, the chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), presented a report in which he expressed disappointment with…
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‘Poor sleep or sleep disorders can raise blood pressure’
In Malawi, one in every five adults have hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure. In this interview with our…
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MEC unpacks new strategy
Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) launches its five-year Strategic Plan and the 2025 General Election Operational Plan on Friday, 11 August…
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‘Politicians inspire change’
Malawi embraced democracy 30 years ago, but some gaps in the nation’s political system persist. Our News Analyst CLEMENT CHINOKO…
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‘Malawi can end poverty’
Malawi is among the world’s 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) expected to graduate from poverty by the deadline of the…
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Atupele opens up on feared return
United Democratic Front (UDF) former president Atupele Muluzi recently addressed a rally in Mangochi as a guest speaker, which left…
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It’s Golden time at Misa
Investigative journalist Golden Matonga has been elected Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapter chairperson. He takes over from…
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Unicef rep winds up tour of duty
All things must come to an end so goes the saying, and it is time for the United Nations Children’s…
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Malawi ready for digital economy
Malawi is collaborating with international bodies, including the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a United Nations specialised agency for information and…
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Corruption stirs diplomatic storm
Last week, acting British High Commissioner Sophia Willitts-King expressed discontent at the rising theft of public resources in Malawi, warning…
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